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Dear Ruben Safir,
[*Escape to Freedom*][1] is a new animated video from the Free Software Foundation (FSF), giving an introduction to the concepts behind [software freedom][2]: both what we gain by having it, and what rights are at stake. Join our lead freedom-seeker, Zara, as she learns the importance of free software, and guides herself through the labyrinth of challenges posed to her by contemporary digital society, which offers the tempting allure of convenience in exchange for important rights. In search of freedom, she learns how to seize control of her own seemingly predetermined narrative and helps others do the same -- taking the [ladder][3] that leads to digital liberation step by step.
This video is the newest addition to the [series][4] of animated videos created by the FSF on the subject of free software. We think of *Escape to Freedom* as a fable that demonstrates the all-too real consequences of not having control over your own computing, and just how important our collective struggle for digital liberation is. By working in a surreal animation style this time around, we hope that we've evocatively illustrated some of the emotional effects nonfree software and a lack of control over one's digital autonomy can have on daily life. *Escape to Freedom* shows the movement's monopolistic enemies in an eerie lens, but we hope this distortion of reality will help to show them for what they really are. *Escape to Freedom* presents the movement in the tried and true tradition of allegory, and portrays the need for software freedom in a way that captures the attention of nontechnical computer users.
[4]: https://www.fsf.org/resources/videos/
## Help spread word about *Escape to Freedom* and free software
To help us bring attention to the importance of software freedom, and the need for the technology we use to respect our basic dignity, please show your support by promoting this video.
* **Share a [message][5] on your favorite microblog.** * **Here's a short URL you can use: ** * **Use [these images][6] and the #EscapetoFreedom hashtag** * **Read about FSF's [freedom ladder campaign][7]**
We're almost halfway to our [spring fundraiser goal][8]. If you enjoy this video, your support of the FSF will help us create more materials like this to help spread free software awareness.
**Can you [join this effort][9] as an FSF associate member?** You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can continue to show people how free software can help drive major change. Besides that, your membership gives strength to the *idea* of free software. Standing up for, and sharing your reason to believe in, free software can help inspire others just like you.
The more members we can count, the better we can defend everyone's freedoms in matters of global importance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of $67,000. You'll also be able to enjoy all the [member benefits][12], which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. For a membership at the $120 level, we'll send you a commemorative pin.
## Subtitles and translations Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation [drafts and the how-to explanation][24] can be found on our the LibrePlanet wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email and we will publish it.
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Escape to Freedom is a new animated video from the Free Software Foundation (FSF), giving an introduction to the concepts behind software freedom: both what we gain by having it, and what rights are at stake. Join our lead freedom-seeker, Zara, as she learns the importance of free software, and guides herself through the labyrinth of challenges posed to her by contemporary digital society, which offers the tempting allure of convenience in exchange for important rights. In search of freedom, she learns how to seize control of her own seemingly predetermined narrative and helps others do the same -- taking the ladder that leads to digital liberation step by step.
This video is the newest addition to the series of animated videos created by the FSF on the subject of free software. We think of Escape to Freedom as a fable that demonstrates the all-too real consequences of not having control over your own computing, and just how important our collective struggle for digital liberation is. By working in a surreal animation style this time around, we hope that we've evocatively illustrated some of the emotional effects nonfree software and a lack of control over one's digital autonomy can have on daily life. Escape to Freedom shows the movement's monopolistic enemies in an eerie lens, but we hope this distortion of reality will help to show them for what they really are. Escape to Freedom presents the movement in the tried and true tradition of allegory, and portrays the need for software freedom in a way that captures the attention of nontechnical computer users.
Help spread word about Escape to Freedom and free software
To help us bring attention to the importance of software freedom, and the need for the technology we use to respect our basic dignity, please show your support by promoting this video.
We're almost halfway to our spring fundraiser goal. If you enjoy this video, your support of the FSF will help us create more materials like this to help spread free software awareness.
Can you join this effort as an FSF associate member? You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can continue to show people how free software can help drive major change. Besides that, your membership gives strength to the idea of free software. Standing up for, and sharing your reason to believe in, free software can help inspire others just like you.
The more members we can count, the better we can defend everyone's freedoms in matters of global importance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of $67,000. You'll also be able to enjoy all the member benefits, which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. For a membership at the $120 level, we'll send you a commemorative pin.
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation drafts and the how-to explanation can be found on our the LibrePlanet wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email campaigns@fsf.org and we will publish it.
*Please consider adding to your address book, which will ensure that our messages reach you and not your spam box!*
*Read and share online: *
Dear Ruben Safir,
[*Escape to Freedom*][1] is a new animated video from the Free Software Foundation (FSF), giving an introduction to the concepts behind [software freedom][2]: both what we gain by having it, and what rights are at stake. Join our lead freedom-seeker, Zara, as she learns the importance of free software, and guides herself through the labyrinth of challenges posed to her by contemporary digital society, which offers the tempting allure of convenience in exchange for important rights. In search of freedom, she learns how to seize control of her own seemingly predetermined narrative and helps others do the same -- taking the [ladder][3] that leads to digital liberation step by step.
This video is the newest addition to the [series][4] of animated videos created by the FSF on the subject of free software. We think of *Escape to Freedom* as a fable that demonstrates the all-too real consequences of not having control over your own computing, and just how important our collective struggle for digital liberation is. By working in a surreal animation style this time around, we hope that we've evocatively illustrated some of the emotional effects nonfree software and a lack of control over one's digital autonomy can have on daily life. *Escape to Freedom* shows the movement's monopolistic enemies in an eerie lens, but we hope this distortion of reality will help to show them for what they really are. *Escape to Freedom* presents the movement in the tried and true tradition of allegory, and portrays the need for software freedom in a way that captures the attention of nontechnical computer users.
[4]: https://www.fsf.org/resources/videos/
## Help spread word about *Escape to Freedom* and free software
To help us bring attention to the importance of software freedom, and the need for the technology we use to respect our basic dignity, please show your support by promoting this video.
* **Share a [message][5] on your favorite microblog.** * **Here's a short URL you can use: ** * **Use [these images][6] and the #EscapetoFreedom hashtag** * **Read about FSF's [freedom ladder campaign][7]**
We're almost halfway to our [spring fundraiser goal][8]. If you enjoy this video, your support of the FSF will help us create more materials like this to help spread free software awareness.
**Can you [join this effort][9] as an FSF associate member?** You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can continue to show people how free software can help drive major change. Besides that, your membership gives strength to the *idea* of free software. Standing up for, and sharing your reason to believe in, free software can help inspire others just like you.
The more members we can count, the better we can defend everyone's freedoms in matters of global importance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of $67,000. You'll also be able to enjoy all the [member benefits][12], which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. For a membership at the $120 level, we'll send you a commemorative pin.
## Subtitles and translations Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation [drafts and the how-to explanation][24] can be found on our the LibrePlanet wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email and we will publish it.
-- * Follow us on Mastodon at , GNU social at , PeerTube at , and on Twitter at -at-fsf. * Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at . * Subscribe to our RSS feeds at . * Join us as an associate member at . * Read our Privacy Policy at .
Sent from the Free Software Foundation,
51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1335 United States
You can unsubscribe from this mailing list by visiting
Escape to Freedom is a new animated video from the Free Software Foundation (FSF), giving an introduction to the concepts behind software freedom: both what we gain by having it, and what rights are at stake. Join our lead freedom-seeker, Zara, as she learns the importance of free software, and guides herself through the labyrinth of challenges posed to her by contemporary digital society, which offers the tempting allure of convenience in exchange for important rights. In search of freedom, she learns how to seize control of her own seemingly predetermined narrative and helps others do the same -- taking the ladder that leads to digital liberation step by step.
This video is the newest addition to the series of animated videos created by the FSF on the subject of free software. We think of Escape to Freedom as a fable that demonstrates the all-too real consequences of not having control over your own computing, and just how important our collective struggle for digital liberation is. By working in a surreal animation style this time around, we hope that we've evocatively illustrated some of the emotional effects nonfree software and a lack of control over one's digital autonomy can have on daily life. Escape to Freedom shows the movement's monopolistic enemies in an eerie lens, but we hope this distortion of reality will help to show them for what they really are. Escape to Freedom presents the movement in the tried and true tradition of allegory, and portrays the need for software freedom in a way that captures the attention of nontechnical computer users.
Help spread word about Escape to Freedom and free software
To help us bring attention to the importance of software freedom, and the need for the technology we use to respect our basic dignity, please show your support by promoting this video.
We're almost halfway to our spring fundraiser goal. If you enjoy this video, your support of the FSF will help us create more materials like this to help spread free software awareness.
Can you join this effort as an FSF associate member? You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can continue to show people how free software can help drive major change. Besides that, your membership gives strength to the idea of free software. Standing up for, and sharing your reason to believe in, free software can help inspire others just like you.
The more members we can count, the better we can defend everyone's freedoms in matters of global importance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of $67,000. You'll also be able to enjoy all the member benefits, which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. For a membership at the $120 level, we'll send you a commemorative pin.
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this video across the globe! Translation drafts and the how-to explanation can be found on our the LibrePlanet wiki. Once you have finalized a translation, email campaigns@fsf.org and we will publish it.
